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A Personal Invitation from Dr. Robert Moynihan:
During the past 11 years, we have put a lot of planning and thought into making our Inside the Vatican pilgrimages different from other
pilgrimages. We have made it our goal to have these pilgrimages be more intimate, more meaningful, than most similar journeys.
Some of our pilgrims have told us we have succeeded — that our pilgrimages are truly “unique, once-in-a-lifetime” experiences. We hope this
is true, and we keep trying to improve on what we have done, adding in new elements to make sure that it is
true. So, I would like to invite you to join us on our Easter 2020 pilgrimage to Assisi, Norcia, Cascia,
Manoppello, Lanciano and Vatican City to see for yourself what it means to experience Italy and the Vatican
in the way only our pilgrims can experience these very special places at a special time, during Holy Week.
Our aim is to have your journey with us be a peaceful, enjoyable, unforgettable experience, one that
enriches your life and deepens your faith. Although we will visit many very famous places of cultural and
artistic significance, our journey is primarily a pilgrimage, not a tour. The spiritual dimension – the search
for a deeper understanding of God and a better appreciation of the history and life of the Church – is central.
This is why the pace of our pilgrimage will be slow and peaceful, not hurried. There will be time to reflect
and to pray.
Our Easter 2020 pilgrimage will begin almost a week before Easter in Assisi — the city of St. Francis
(1181-1226) — in the Umbrian hills near the very center of Italy. Assisi is one of the loveliest, most peaceful
cities in the world. The very light and air of the city seem filled with the presence of the spirits of St. Francis
and St. Clare. We will spend three nights in this special city, preparing for Easter – studying the readings of
the Easter Vigil Mass. The Franciscan friars who live in Assisi will hear confessions. We will attend Mass
next to the tomb of St. Francis.
On Holy Thursday, we will travel to Norcia, the birthplace of St. Benedict. Norcia is tucked under
sparkling white, snow-capped mountains in the center of Italy, and seems a city that time forgot. It is most charming and you rarely see any tourists –
only locals. Here we will begin the Easter Triduum together with the Benedictine monks of Norcia, many of whom are Americans (they are re-
founding the Benedictine presence in Norcia and using the ancient Latin liturgy in their daily round of prayer). After the earthquake of October 2016,
which destroyed their centuries-old basilica church, the monks moved outside the city, on the side of a mountain, and began again by building a new
monastery and chapel. We will spend Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday morning in their new chapel, on the side of the mountain
overlooking the town of Norcia. Norcia honors Good Friday with a very poignant procession of live Stations of the Cross, which takes place after
dark. The next morning, during the “silence” of Holy Saturday, Father Cassian, the prior emeritus of the Benedictines in Norcia, will share a spiritual
reflection on Easter. After, we drive on to Rome for the joyous celebration of the Easter Vigil at the Vatican.
The Easter Vigil Mass will be celebrated by Pope Francis in St Peter’s Basilica. We will also attend Easter Sunday Mass celebrated by Pope
Francis on Easter morning. These liturgies, celebrating the triumph of Jesus Christ over sin and death, are among the most splendid and joyous in the
Church’s calendar.
Monday, the day after Easter, is la Pasquetta (“Little Easter”) in Italy. It is an Italian national holiday in order to continue the joyous Easter
celebration. We, too, will continue our celebration by traveling about two hours to the little town of Manoppello, Italy (population 157 — yes, it’s
tiny!) in the rugged Abbruzzo region. There, we will visit the Shrine of the Holy Face — the shrine which contains a mysterious cloth bearing the
image of a man with wounds on his face, an image some believe is the actual face of Christ, formed at the moment of his Resurrection. Pope
Emeritus Benedict visited this Shrine in 2006 to venerate the Holy Face of Manoppello.
During our final two days in Rome, I plan to introduce you to a number of friends who live and work there. We will share many special stories
about important Vatican events that have occurred in the last few years.
Please consider joining me on this journey to the heart of our faith.
Robert Moynihan
Founder and Editor of Inside the Vatican magazine
Pilgrimage@insidethevatican.com u US Office: 14 West Main Street Front Royal VA 22630 u 202.536.4555
A Note from Deborah Tomlinson
Welcome to Inside the Vatican Pilgrimages. We began leading Inside the Vatican pilgrimages in 2008, and since then we have led over 50
pilgrimages to the heart of the Church and other places around the world. I have organized and traveled on all of these unique experiences. Our
Easter 2020 pilgrimage is part of the Signature Pilgrimage line. Signature Pilgrimages are limited in number, no more than 15 people, in order to
keep the experience personal and intimate.
These pilgrimages are a total immersion experience — unique and unforgettable, informative and transformative. The focus is not solely on
the stones of the Basilicas of Assisi and Rome, but also on those living stones which are the souls of the people we encounter — the Franciscan
Sisters and Brothers of Assisi, the Benedictine monks in Norcia, the cardinals and
monsignors of the Vatican, the Swiss Guards in Rome, and even ourselves, the pilgrims.
Dr. Moynihan and I will be traveling with you for the entire pilgrimage. Robert is an
expert on all things Vatican and Roman and his love of Italy is contagious. We will begin in
the little town of Assisi, situated almost in the exact center of Italy. I like to think of Assisi
as the heart of Italy. It was the home of St. Francis, whom some have called the greatest
religious genius the West has produced.
Assisi is known for its tranquil silence. As the starting point of our journey, we hope
that this serenity translates to our pilgrims in a way that allows us to become more tranquil
and reflective as we enter deeper into the spirit of pilgrimage. We will introduce you to our
friends, the Franciscans living in Assisi, then listen as they share their stories.
After Assisi, we will visit Norcia, the birthplace of St. Benedict, the Patron Saint of
Europe and the founder of monastic life there. Father Cassian, our friend and founder of the
current Benedictine monastery in Norcia, will meet with us there to share a reflection. These
moments with Father Cassian are, for some pilgrims, the highlight of our trip.
In Norcia, we will begin the period of the Easter Triduum. Also known as the Holy
Triduum, Paschal Triduum, or The Three Days, this is the period that begins with the liturgy
on the evening of Holy Thursday and ends with evening prayer on Easter Sunday. During these three days, we will have time for personal reflection
and prayer as we prepare for Easter, and the Risen Christ.
From the land of the monks, we will turn towards Rome, residence of the Caesars and the Popes, and Vatican City, taking with us our quiet
reflections from the places that Saints Francis and Benedict made holy. From Rome, we depart for Manoppello to visit the Shrine of the Holy Face
and the remarkable image of a Man of Sorrows, venerated as that of our suffering Savior.
While in Rome, we will visit special places inside the Vatican and in the city. Attending Pope Francis’ Wednesday audience and visiting the
four major basilicas and little-known churches are just some of the extraordinary experiences will have during our days in Rome. Robert and I will
share our knowledge and experience gained from working in Rome and the Vatican. Robert will expound upon his observations of the past 25 years
as one of the leading Vatican journalists and scholars. We will also introduce you to some of his friends inside and around the Vatican. These
Roman days will be filled with many such encounters that will make you feel like a Vatican insider, not a typical tourist. The Vatican will become
familiar to you as you gain new insight to how the Church operates.
The information in this packet explains the one-of-a-kind schedule we will follow. If you would like to join us, or have any questions, please
do not hesitate to call our office at 1-202-536-4555. Space is very limited.
I hope to greet you in Rome!
Deborah Tomlinson
Chief Operating Officer, Inside the Vatican magazine
Director, Urbi et Orbi Foundation
Pilgrimage@insidethevatican.com u US Office: 14 West Main Street Front Royal VA 22630 u 202.536.4555
Inside the Vatican Pilgrimages Easter 2020 -
A Signature Pilgrimage!
Assisi, Norcia, Cascia, Roccaporena, Lanciano, Manoppello,
Rome, and Vatican City
April 6 - 16, 2020
Assisi
Our Holy Week and Easter 2020 Signature Pilgrimage will begin in Assisi, the City of St. Francis. With a population of about
25,000, Assisi is a small medieval town perched on a hill in Umbria, in the heart of Italy. Assisi is one of the prettiest and most
peaceful cities in the world and has long been a spiritual center. The temple of Minerva was the centerpiece of Roman Assisi 2,000
years ago; it can still be visited today. We will spend three nights at the St. Anthony’s Guesthouse, which has been run by our friend,
Sister Sue, for more than 10 years. She and the other Sisters are waiting to greet you and welcome you to their home in Assisi.
Monday in Holy Week, April 6 – Welcome to Italy! You arrive at
Fiumicino Airport, about 10 miles outside of Rome to the west, near the
Mediterranean Sea. You may have seen the sea as your plane circled to land. As
you come out with your luggage after going through customs, you will walk right
through the “nothing to declare” line, where Robert and Deborah will be waiting
to meet you. We may have a quick morning coffee, tea, and croissant, or, as the
Italians call it, a cornetto. We will then board our private motor coach, and
journey towards that little town in central Italy where St. Francis of Assisi was
born.
As we drive north, you may either sleep after your long trip or discuss a bit of
history. While looking out over Lazio and Umbria, we will give you your first
overview of the pilgrimage. After about two hours, we will pull into the walled
city of Assisi, and you will be escorted to your guest room at the serene St.
Anthony’s Guesthouse (photo, right) with its beautiful outside gardens. As
you stand in the gathering room of the guesthouse, you will have a panoramic
view of the Basilica of St. Clare and the town of Assisi. The 360-degree views
View of St. Clare’s Basilica from St. Anthony’s Guesthouse
will take your breath away. Sister Sue will be there to welcome you.
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Pilgrimages@insidethevatican.com ◆US Office: 14 West Main Street Front Royal VA 22630 ◆202.536.4555Ancient Wisdom Continues in the Sibillini Mountains
The region around Norcia in central Italy is filled with rugged mountains and steep valleys. This makes it a perfect area for hiking
and breathing the fresh, clean air, far from the crowded cities of Italy and the rest of Europe.
After Christian monasticism began to flourish in the desert areas of Egypt and then Syria—in the Christian East—during the 300’s
and especially during the 400’s, gradually some monks began to travel westward to Italy and southern France. During the time of
St. Augustine (354-430 A.D.), in the decades just before the birth of St. Benedict in 480 A.D., the valleys and mountainsides
around Norcia began to be populated by dozens of these monks. Many were hermits living a solitary life; others lived in more or
less interconnected, small groups, which provided an early model for what would become the communal life of St. Benedict’s
monks.
Over the centuries, this eastern monastic experience was transferred to central Italy, and influenced first Benedict himself, and
then many others. Today, strikingly, there is a return to Norcia of Benedictine monasticism, in the community which was begun
by an American monk, Father Cassian Folsom, whom we will visit.
After a quick lunch we will rest for several hours, then attend Mass. The Franciscan friars will be available before Mass for confession.
We will then have a welcome dinner at one of our favorite restaurants in Assisi! Our first day will end early so we can have a good
night’s sleep. Overnight in Assisi.
Tuesday in Holy Week, April 7 – Assisi. We will begin our second day in Italy with Mass at the tomb of St. Francis. It is a leisurely
walk downhill through the streets of Assisi to the Basilica of St. Francis. We will be greeted by our friends who oversee the basilica,
the Franciscan Friars. They will give us a guided tour of the basilica after Mass. Following our visit, there will be free time for shopping
and exploration before lunch overlooking the Basilica of St. Francis.
Your afternoon will be free to rest, shop or explore Assisi on your own. As dusk approaches, we
will gather in a private room in the St. Anthony's Guesthouse. This room has large picturesque
windows on all sides, allowing for a beautiful view of Assisi as the sun sets. This will become our
discussion room as we read and digest with Dr. Robert Moynihan the rich readings for the Easter
Vigil Mass.
Afterwards, we will visit the Basilica of St. Clare before dinner at another one of our favorite
restaurants in the Piazza del Comune, the main piazza in the city center and one of the most
beautiful piazzas in Italy. There we will share local wine, wonderful local food and our thoughts
about the day. Overnight in Assisi.
Wednesday in Holy Week, April 8 – Assisi. After breakfast, we will drive to the Basilica
of Our Lady of the Angels, in the valley at the bottom of the hill. Brother Alessandro (photo left)
always welcomes us with his beautiful smile, joined perhaps with a delightful song. His story is
amazing and his angelic voice has become well-known worldwide. We will attend Mass before
touring the basilica.
After our visit to the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, we will visit San Damiano, the church
connected with St. Francis’ encounter with Christ on the crucifix. Brother Euan, who is originally
from Ireland, will greet us and explain this story further. Also, we will hear Brother Euan’s story
about how he came to Assisi from England. We will stop to reflect on our morning over another wonderful Italian lunch in the main
piazza.
After lunch, there will be free time to rest before we return to our private study and continue our discussions of the Easter Vigil readings.
In the late afternoon, Marcella, our friend who was born and raised in Assisi, will guide us through the historic streets of the city, pointing
out many of the hidden gems along our stroll. We will enter several important churches along the way, including San Rufino (St.
Rufinus) where both St. Francis and St. Clare were baptized. Under Marcella’s guidance, we will come to a better understanding of the
time of St. Francis. Dinner will follow at one of our favorite restaurants in the Piazza del Comune. Overnight in Assisi.
Holy Thursday, April 9 – Assisi/Norcia. The morning will be time for you to rest, pray or spend time exploring Assisi by yourself.
Lunch will be on your own, after which we will depart for Norcia —- the drive is less than one hour.
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Pilgrimages@insidethevatican.com ◆US Office: 14 West Main Street Front Royal VA 22630 ◆202.536.4555Holy Thursday, April 9 – Assisi/Norcia (cont.) The Palazzo Seneca (photo, right) will be our
home in Norcia for the next two nights and is located only 50 yards from the main piazza. The palace that
houses Palazzo Seneca was originally built in the 16th century and was completely renovated a few years
ago by our friends, Carlo and Anna Bianconi. Quiet time in the Palazzo can be spent sitting in the beautiful
library or in the garden room,
enjoying a cup of afternoon tea. The
family-owned hotel is simple yet
elegant, ancient yet luxurious, which
is why it was awarded the prestigious
Relais & Châteaux award — an
exclusive honor recognizing the finest
hotels and gourmet restaurants in 55
countries around the world.
In the early evening of Holy
Thursday, we will go outside the
walled city into the hills surrounding
Norcia to participate in the Liturgy of
The Lord’s Supper with the
Palazzo Seneca
Benedictine Monks of Norcia.
Afterwards, we will have dinner at a restaurant, next to our hotel,
with a huge iron wood-burning grill at one end of the dining room
(photo, below). In mid-spring, when we come here, the fire provides
Holy Thursday - Washing of the Feet with Father Cassian
needed warmth. However, you may find that you appreciate the
fireplace for its ambiance even more than for its warmth. Our meal
will be made entirely of local products; we especially recommend
their one-of-a-kind lentil soup, which tastes like no other lentil soup in the world. Sometimes one of the monks, often Father Cassian,
comes out of the monastery to join us for dinner. These dinners are times for thoughtful conversation in the heart of Italy. Overnight in
Norcia.
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Pilgrimages@insidethevatican.com ◆US Office: 14 West Main Street Front Royal VA 22630 ◆202.536.4555Good Friday, April 10 – Norcia/Cascia/Roccaporena. We wake to the most solemn day in the Church year. Although some
may choose to fast, there will be a delicious breakfast spread in the quaint garden room filled with the morning light. Fresh fruits, local
cheeses, eggs cooked to order and a variety of breads—all food is local and prepared to order.
From Norcia, it is 20 minutes to Roccaporena, St. Rita’s birthplace. It is fitting to visit a shrine to St. Rita, the “Patroness of the
Impossible,” on Good Friday, since she received the stigmata on this very day. We will pray the Stations of the Cross as we climb the
Rock of St. Rita (photo below). This is believed to be the place where St. Rita often prayed.
Late morning we travel on to Cascia, only seven minutes away, to visit St. Rita’s Basilica, which houses her incorrupt body. In the
lower Basilica we also will venerate the Eucharistic Miracle preserved since 1330.
We return to Norcia for a bowl of soup before preparing to participate in Good Friday liturgy with the monks in their new chapel outside
the city. Their relocated home is on the side of a mountain, built next to the ruins of an old monastery. The monks chant the liturgy in
Latin. It is a solemn moment, truly an extraordinary experience—but in an ordinary way, for this is how the monks worship every day.
We will have Latin-English missals so that you can follow everything without confusion. We will have our evening meal before the
warm glow of the wood-burning grill reflecting upon and sharing our impressions of the day.
Our dinners in Norcia are enjoyed in front of this wood-burning grill at Palazzo Seneca.
Praying the Stations of the Cross as pilgrims climb the Rock of St. Rita. This is believed to be the place where St. Rita often prayed.
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Pilgrimages@insidethevatican.com ◆US Office: 14 West Main Street Front Royal VA 22630 ◆202.536.4555A Medieval Tradition Continues…
The Good Friday Procession of Norcia, Italy—On Good Friday, at
9:00 p.m., we will begin our short walk to one of the piazzas inside the
ancient, walled city of Norcia.
Once we have arrived at
the piazza, we will take
our places alongside the
many Italians who
journey here year after
year from all over Italy to
witness, participate in,
and, in a way, relive, the
poignant events of the
first Good Friday.
Everyone gathers here for the living Stations of the Cross, including the local
people of Norcia, many of whom are actors with roles in the sacred performance, as well as visitors, pilgrims, religious and clergy.
The crowd grows with the presence of the horses that will carry the Roman soldiers as they
trot into the procession. For many, it feels as if Jerusalem has been transported to Norcia,
and the experience borders on the extraordinary.
The sacred drama begins with the conferring of a priestly blessing. We see — but more
than that, we experience — the touching, key scenes of the Stations, portraying Jesus Christ
making His way to Calvary.
At the same time, we,
too, make our walk
outside the walls of the
city. As we stop at each
of the Stations
depicted, we find
ourselves perhaps
stepping back in time
to that Night of Nights,
two millennia ago.
From His arrest and
appearance before
Pontius Pilate, to
meeting His sorrowful
Mother, to
encountering the
weeping women of Jerusalem, and culminating at the hill of the
Cross, we pilgrims witness the Passion of Christ as few Christians
can.
Though only an hour and a half in duration, this moving experience
is the memory of a lifetime.
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Pilgrimages@insidethevatican.com ◆US Office: 14 West Main Street Front Royal VA 22630 ◆202.536.4555Rome and Vatican City
With a population of nearly 2.9 million, Rome is one of the most populated cities in Europe and one of the oldest. As we stroll along
the time-worn cobblestones, the many layers of Roman history will begin to unfold, from the sculptures and architecture of the
Ancients, to the remaining vestiges of the early Church, through the Medieval and Renaissance buildings, housing the masterpieces
of artists such as Michelangelo, Raphael and Bernini. Rome is truly a treasure-trove of art, culture and history.
Contained there is the sovereign city-state of Vatican City, a walled enclave within the city of Rome. The Vatican has an area of
approximately 110 acres, a population of around 1,000, and is the smallest country in the world.
This is a unique time in Vatican City, as Pope Francis continues to define his pontificate while Pope Emeritus Benedict remains
nearby, residing in a small convent within the Vatican gardens, not far from the Domus Santa Marta—the residence of Pope Francis.
The Vatican is very busy during Holy Week, culminating with many pilgrims filling St. Peter’s piazza for Easter Sunday Mass and
Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi blessing. In these moments, we will feel the universality of the Church as we come together for these
Easter celebrations at St. Peter’s Basilica. It is a blessing to be in the Vatican during these days of the “two Popes,” Benedict and
Francis, so very different, yet so filled with the love of Christ and love for His Church.
Holy Saturday, April 11 – Morning: Norcia. We wake to our last meal in Norcia, followed by a reflection given by Father Cassian
Cassian, prior emeritus of the Benedictine Monastery of Norcia.
In the last 10 years, Father Cassian not only has battled a debilitating form of blood cancer, but he also continued with his great efforts
of re-founding and building this new Benedictine Monastery. In 2016, after the earthquake in Norcia, Father Cassian stepped down as
prior. Yes, he still meets with our small groups of pilgrims. His suffering has only deepened his spiritual vision — he always has
profound insights to impart to us — and some are beginning to say in and around Norcia that he is a living saint. Thus, we feel
exceptionally privileged to spend this time with our old friend who has done and continues to do so much for the Church
After we spend time with Father Cassian, we depart, at last, for Rome, and for the Vatican City State, the heart of the Church, where
we will attend the Easter Vigil Mass celebrated by Pope Francis.
Holy Saturday, April 11 – Afternoon: Rome. We will stop for a light lunch on our drive into the Eternal City.
Lunch will be at an Italian Autogrill, known for good Italian snacks and meals. This will be the second of the
two lunches on your own.
After lunch, we arrive at Hotel Michelangelo, our home for the next 5 nights. We plan to have enough time
for a brief rest before dinner. After dinner we depart for St. Peter’s Basilica for the Easter Vigil Mass with
Pope Francis.
The enormous basilica is in total blackness when the Pope lights the Paschal candle. Then, one by one, the
candles of all the faithful are lit, and the entire basilica glows with candlelight as the Pope comes down the
aisle and a cantor sings hauntingly of the return of the light, of the return to life of the Lord. Suddenly, the
Basilica's lights come on, and light floods over everyone. It is one of
the most impressive liturgical experiences in the world. Overnight in
Rome.
Easter Sunday, April 12 – Rome. We begin this joyous day with
breakfast. Easter Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Piazza (photo, right)is a
jubilant celebration. The piazza is filled with flowers and music.
Pope Francis will deliver his Urbi et Orbi blessing (photo, left)
immediately following the Easter Sunday Liturgy. Easter Sunday lunch
will be at one of our favorite restaurants near the Vatican. Our afternoon
will be quiet, allowing time for pilgrims to reflect, rest or explore Rome.
Overnight in Rome.
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Pilgrimages@insidethevatican.com ◆US Office: 14 West Main Street Front Royal VA 22630 ◆202.536.4555Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano
Lanciano, which translates into “the lance,” is named after the lance of
Longinus, the Roman soldier who thrust his spear into Our Lord’s side.
Lanciano bears this name because it is the birthplace of St. Longinus. Around
the year 700, a Basilian Monk offered Mass in Lanciano’s small church of St.
Legontian. The monk, who had doubts about Transubstantiation, wondered if
the bread and wine really became the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.
At the words of Consecration, the doubting priest witnessed the bread
transform into living flesh and the wine transform into five actual drops of
blood, which then congealed. The five drops, of course, represent the number
of wounds Christ suffered from the nails of His crucifixion (photo, right).
Easter Monday, April 13 – Rome/ Lanciano / Manopello. Today is la Pasquetta (“Little Easter”) in Italy, the national Italian
holiday that continues the joyous Easter celebration. We, too, will continue our celebration by traveling to two very important shrines
which house the most important miracles in Italy – the Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano and the Shrine of the Holy Face.
We will be up early to travel about 2 ½ hours across Italy to the
Adriatic Sea, to the town of Lanciano in the rugged Abbruzzo region.
Once we arrive in Lanciano, we will enter the church that houses the
Eucharistic Miracle (photo, above right) to behold the wonders of the
Body and Blood of Jesus Christ made visible. After venerating this
Eucharistic Miracle, we will listen to the Franciscan Friars to learn
more about its history. Our lunch will be in the heart of Lanciano in a
local trattoria.
We then will turn back towards Rome, heading to the little town of
Manoppello (population 157 — yes, it’s tiny!) still in the Abbruzzo
region. Our drive is short — only 40 minutes. There, we will visit the
Shrine of the Holy Face — the shrine which contains a mysterious
cloth (photo, right) bearing the image of a man with wounds on his
face, an image some believe is the actual face of Christ, formed at the
moment of His Resurrection — and attend Mass. Pope Emeritus
Benedict visited this Shrine in 2006 to venerate the Holy Face of
Manoppello.
We plan to have enough time to stop at the Adriatic Sea — to dip our toes in the water — on our drive from Lanciano to Manopello—
a real Italian experience! After a few hours in Manoppello, we depart for Rome and enjoy another snack or meal in an Italian Autogrill.
This will be the first of two dinners on your own. Overnight in Rome.
Easter Tuesday, April 14 – Rome. We will visit the Basilica of St. Mary Major where there is a
painting of Mary (photo, right), which is believed to be painted by St. Luke himself, making it the oldest
painting of Mary in the world. It is called the Salus Populi Romani (English: Protectress of the Roman
People — Protectress is a translation of the Latin “salus” which means “salvation” or “health.”)
It has historically been the most important Marian icon in Rome, and was crowned by Pope Pius XII in 1954.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI venerated the Salus Populi Romani on different occasions, and asked Mary on
each occasion to “pray for us.”
One of the first acts after his election was Pope Francis’s prayer before the Salus Populi Romani. In May of
2013, the month dedicated to Our Lady and the Holy Rosary, Pope Francis also prayed his first public Rosary
before this ancient and venerable image. And, he has continued to honor this important Basilica, visiting it
more than 50 times since his election — stopping here before and after each trip he makes, and usually
bringing a bouquet of flowers and praying in silence for 10 or 20 minutes.
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Pilgrimages@insidethevatican.com ◆US Office: 14 West Main Street Front Royal VA 22630 ◆202.536.4555Easter Tuesday, April 14 – Rome (cont.) We also will visit St. John Lateran
(photo, left). It is the oldest and ranks first among the four Papal Basilicas of Rome,
since it is the cathedra or “seat” of the Bishop of Rome. So, it was the first church
built in Rome. For centuries, the Popes lived here. The façade has the inscription
Christo Salvatori, “To Christ the Savior,” indicating the church’s dedication to
Christ.
As the Cathedral of the Bishop of Rome, it ranks above all other churches, including
St. Peter’s, and so, unlike all other Roman Basilicas, it holds the title of Archbasilica.
In ancient Rome, it was the baptism church. The Archbasilica was built in the time
of Constantine and was consecrated by Pope Sylvester in 324. St. John Lateran
contains two important relics: the ancient baptistry built by Constantine, which can
only be used by the Pope and contains a relic said to be part of St. Peter's Communion
table; and the Altar of the Holy Sacrament containing a cedar table that is said to be
the one used by Christ at the Last Supper.
The third Basilica we will visit is St. Paul’s Outside-the-Walls (photo, right),
It is dedicated to St. Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles, who was beheaded in
Rome, and it enshrines his tomb. This very impressive church contains the
images of all the Popes in little circular portraits.
Because we have only a few hours to see these magnificent, historic basilicas,
we will concentrate on the meaning of each of the buildings, and the life and
work of each of the saints to whom these basilicas are dedicated. We will stop
along the way for lunch.
The rest of the day will be free for you to rest and explore Rome and enjoy dinner
on your own. You may want to shop for religious items to be blessed at the
Wednesday audience. Overnight in Rome.
Easter Wednesday, April 15 – Rome. Our last full day together begins
with breakfast at the Hotel Michelangelo. We then head to the Papal Audience, which begins at 10:30 a.m. During the audience, Pope
Francis will share a small instruction and reading in Italian, but it will be translated into English, French, German, Spanish, Polish,
Portuguese, and sometimes other languages, depending on the groups
visiting.
The Pope will follow with a greeting to all gathered in St. Peter’s Square.
At the end of the audience, the Pope will lead us in the Our Father in
Latin. This prayer will be printed on the back of the Papal Audience
ticket.
After the Our Father, Pope Francis will impart his Apostolic Blessing
upon the crowd, which also extends to our loved ones at home. He will
bless any item that you may have purchased along our journey together.
After the Papal Audience, we will have lunch together near the Vatican.
We hope to invite a guest from the Vatican and to hear stories from him
about the universal Church. Such intimate and insightful encounters
remain with our pilgrims many years later.
Lunch will be at another one of our favorite restaurants near the Vatican.
In the late afternoon/early evening, we will taxi to the Spanish Steps,
where we will begin our slow walk to the Trevi Fountain, the Pantheon,
and the Piazza Navona. Along the way, we will continue to point out
many interesting places, peeling away the layers of Roman and Church
history.
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Pilgrimages@insidethevatican.com ◆US Office: 14 West Main Street Front Royal VA 22630 ◆202.536.4555Easter Wednesday, April 15 – Rome (cont.). We will visit the Basilica of Sant’Andrea
delle Fratte, which has a very special side chapel (photo, right). In fact, it is so special because
of widespread devotion to the Miraculous Medal, that many travel from all over the world to
Rome just to visit this shrine and pray at its side altar. In 1842 Our Lady appeared here to
Alphonse Ratisbonne, an avowed anti-Catholic Jew, manifesting herself exactly as she appears
on the Miraculous Medal, effecting his miraculous conversion.
The first Miraculous Medals were struck in 1832 and, while the Miraculous Medal devotion
was already circulating throughout France after St. Catherine Labouré’s Marian apparition, it
was this miraculous apparition to Ratisbonne which provided the impetus to bring the
Miraculous Medal devotion to Italy.
This special chapel is also where St. Maximillian Kolbe offered his first Mass on April 29,
1918.
We will continue our walk by the Trevi Fountain and the Pantheon reaching our destination —
Piazza Navona (photo, below) Our farewell dinner, hosted by Dr. Robert Moynihan and
Deborah Tomlinson, will be at one of our favorite restaurants along the way. Overnight in Rome.
Thursday, April 16 – Farewell. After an early morning Mass, breakfast, and farewell, your driver will escort you back to the airport
for your return home. Farewell to all our fellow pilgrims, our friends, until we meet again…
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Pilgrimages@insidethevatican.com ◆US Office: 14 West Main Street Front Royal VA 22630 ◆202.536.4555Pilgrimage Overview
Assisi (the birthplace of St. Francis, born 1181)
• Spend 3 nights and 2 1/2 days pilgrimaging in beautiful Assisi, a medieval
city seemingly untouched by time
• Accommodations at St. Anthony’s Guesthouse, with a beautiful view of Assisi
• Attend Mass celebrated at the tomb of St. Francis
• Visit the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels built over the Portiuncula, the little
church built by St. Francis
• Visit the Basilica of St. Clare and pray at her tomb
• Confession available to prepare for the Easter Triduum
• Meet some of our Franciscan friends in Assisi
• Study and discuss the readings of the Easter Vigil Liturgy
St. Anthony’s Guesthouse, Assisi
Norcia (the birthplace of St. Benedict and his twin sister, St. Scholastica, born in 480)
• Spend 2 nights at the Palazzo Seneca in Norcia and dine in one of Italy’s most distinguished
culinary towns
• Holy Thursday – the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at the Monastery of St. Benedict with the
Benedictine Monks of Norcia
• Good Friday morning – excursion to Roccaporena to visit St. Rita’s birthplace and to recite
the Stations of the Cross slowly walking up the Rock of St. Rita; then to Cascia to visit St.
Rita's incorrupt body and venerate a Eucharistic miracle
• Good Friday afternoon – the celebration of the Passion of our Lord at the Monastery of St.
Benedict with the Benedictine Monks of Norcia
• Good Friday evening – participate in a live Stations of the Cross procession around the walled
medieval city of Norcia
• Easter Saturday morning – a reflection given by Father Cassian Folsom, OSB, prior emeritus
and founder of the restored Benedictine monastery
Palazzo Seneca, Norcia
Rome
• Spend 5 nights at the Hotel Michelangelo
• Holy Saturday – Easter Vigil Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica celebrated by Pope
Francis
• Easter Sunday – Easter Sunday Mass with Pope Francis, and attendance at the
Pope’s Urbi et Orbi message in St. Peter’s Square
• Easter Monday – pilgrimage to Manoppello to visit the Shrine of the Holy
Face, and to Lanciano to visit the Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano
• Enjoy a walking tour of Baroque Rome: Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain,
Pantheon and Piazza Navona with Dr. Moynihan
• Visit the four major Basilicas of Rome
• Attend the Papal Audience
• Meet friends of Inside the Vatican magazine
Hotel Michelangelo steps away from St. Peter’s Basilica
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Pilgrimages@insidethevatican.com ◆US Office: 14 West Main Street Front Royal VA 22630 ◆202.536.4555Not mentioned in this itinerary are perhaps the two most important points….
1) During our days in Rome, we may have the chance to meet additional Vatican monsignors, and perhaps even an archbishop or cardinal who will
listen and respond to pilgrims’ questions and concerns about the Church today, about issues of concern to Church members, and about working
alongside Pope Emeritus Benedict and Pope Francis. These meetings change from pilgrimage to pilgrimage, but they are always remembered by
pilgrims as special moments to be close to the Pope as he leads the Church in this difficult period of history.
2) We prefer to schedule Mass in the morning, but there is a possibility that Mass times can fluctuate due to circumstances and our daily events.
Each day we will have the opportunity to attend Mass. The daily Mass schedule for the Rome portion of our pilgrimage will be finalized closer to
the time of our departure.
Cost
$6,190.00 Land Package
$ 100.00 Book by November 1, 2019
$ 195.00 Cash Discount for payments by check or wire
$5,895.00 Early Booking and Cash Discount Price
• For Installment Payment Plans: if each payment is made by cash or check, the cash discount of $195.00 will be applied to the final
installment.
• Single Room Supplement fee—$900.00. Please note: there is a limited number of single rooms available.
• Meals—10 breakfasts, 8 dinners and 8 lunches are included. All meals are included, except two dinners and two lunches; on days in
which dinner is not included, our afternoon meal will be a large one. Also, on Easter Sunday we will have a traditional Italian
Easter dinner, which is enough for both lunch and dinner! (Note: Bottled water and house wine will be available with meals and, in
most cases, you may order off the menu as you wish.)
• Bus – Private, first-class motor coach bus and all group transfers are included.
• Taxes and Fees – All entrance fees are included. Bus driver tips are not included.
• Hotel Transfers – Transfers from Rome’s Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to the St. Anthony’s Guesthouse in Assisi and from Hotel
Michaelangelo to Rome’s Fiumicino airport are included.
Additional Information
• Deposit of $500.00 per participant by check made payable to Inside the Vatican is required at the time of booking.
• This pilgrimage is part of our Signature Pilgrimage line, which limits the number of pilgrims to 15 adult pilgrims to allow for a
peaceful and personal experience. A minimum of 10 pilgrims is required for this pilgrimage to take place. If the minimum number
is not reached, all deposits will be refunded. Check with our office before booking your flights.
• Dr. Robert Moynihan, editor of Inside the Vatican magazine, and Deborah Tomlinson, the magazine’s CEO, will greet you at the
airport and be with you for the entire pilgrimage.
• Pilgrimage includes dinners with Dr. Robert Moynihan and special guests and friends of Inside the Vatican magazine.
• All flights arriving into Rome on Monday, April 6, 2020 must arrive by 10:30 a.m. (See Terms and Conditions.)
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Pilgrimages@insidethevatican.com ◆US Office: 14 West Main Street Front Royal VA 22630 ◆202.536.4555• Pilgrimage does not include:
o Airfare
o Airport transfers (for those not arriving within specified time frames to participate in the group
transfers)
o Meals not specifically identified
o Beverages with meals unless specified
o Gratuities payable to bus drivers
o Other personal expenses, including but not limited to laundry services, internet services, mini-bar in
hotels, etcetera
o Items not specifically mentioned in the pilgrimage description literature
We will make every effort to adhere to the printed program and itinerary. On rare occasions, it may be necessary to adjust
arrangements due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control (including such circumstances as the weather, acts of God,
airline schedule changes, hotel requisitions, political disturbances or mechanical problems). Should such adjustment be necessary,
a substitution will be made to the best of our abilities.
Join Inside the Vatican for this once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage!
We expect a quick sell-out as there are only spaces for 15 pilgrims.
For more information or to reserve your spot, contact our US Office at 1-202-536-4555
or email us at Pilgrimages@InsideTheVatican.com
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Pilgrimages@insidethevatican.com ◆US Office: 14 West Main Street Front Royal VA 22630 ◆202.536.4555Terms and Conditions
Easter in Italy, April 6 – 16, 2020
Inside the Vatican Pilgrimages, Inside the Flight Schedule: All participants are responsible for Photography: Agents of ITVP may take photographs
Vatican, Inc., its employees, shareholders, purchasing their own air tickets to arrive in Rome on or video of the trip and the trip participants.
officers and directors are collectively referred to Monday, April 6, 2020, and depart on Thursday, Participants grant ITVP permission to do so and
herein as “ITVP”. April 16, 2020 – see Transfers above for arriving and allow ITVP to use such photographs and videos for
Household: ITVP defines household as those departing flight times. Should a participant promotional or commercial use without payment of
participants who dwell under the same roof and encounter a flight delay/cancellation, it is the any fees or royalties. These photos will be available
have the same address for at least 6 months per year. participant’s responsibility to notify ITVP. on our photo website, InsideTheVaticanPhotos.com,
Rates and Payments: Rates are based on applicable Insurance: Travel insurance is not included in the following the pilgrimage. A code is required to
rates as of January 2019. Land-only Package; however, we strongly download these photos from ITVP’s photo gallery.
Land-only Package—$6,190.00 Does not include airfare. recommend that you consider purchasing it. Contact The code will be provided after the pilgrimage.
1st Payment: $500.00 non-refundable deposit – Due at our office for more information.
Participation: ITVP reserves the right to decline or
time of booking. remove any participant on any of its pilgrimages if,
Travel Documents: All required travel documents
2nd Payment: $5,690.00 - Due Wednesday, February are the responsibility of the participant. For U.S. in its sole discretion, it deems accepting or retaining
5, 2020 60 days prior to departure. passport holders, a valid passport is required for any such participant as being detrimental to the
Single Room Supplement fee –– $900.00. This is for an travel to Italy and must remain valid until at least 6 pilgrimage. In the event any participant is removed
adult wishing to room alone. Due with 2nd payment, if months after your return date to the United States. from a trip, ITVP is not obligated to refund to such
applicable. For passport holders from other countries, you are person that portion of the payment allocable to
Early Booking Discount: $100.00 discount – responsible for determining the required travel unused services.
register by November 1, 2019. documents.
Cash Discount: A discount of $195.00 for payment Unused Services: There will be no refund for any
in full made by cash or check will be applied to the Cancellations and Refunds: Cancellations must be unused portions of the pilgrimage. Refunds will not be
Land Package cost, making the final cost $5,995.00. received in writing and will be processed according to the made to participants who miss any part of the pilgrimage
Installment payment plans: if each payment is made date the written notice is received. Although a verbal for any cause whatsoever.
by cash or check, the cash discount of $195.00 will be cancellation is also appreciated, it will not be accepted as
applied to the final installment. official notice. Please mail the cancellation notice to the Room Service and Other Extraneous Charges:
Reservations and Payment Schedule: A $500.00 address below. If you purchase travel insurance, the travel Room Service and extraneous charges not expressly
per participant, non-refundable deposit is due at the insurance may cover the remaining amount depending on listed as part of the Pilgrimage Package are not
time of booking. Balance is due 60 days prior to the circumstances of the cancellation and on the conditions included. Should a participant request room service,
departure. If your reservation is received less than 60 of the policy. Check with your travel insurance provider, if or any other extraneous charge, including, but not
days prior to departure, then full payment is due at applicable. Monies will be refunded minus the cancellation limited to, mini-bar, laundry services, internet
the time of booking. Receipt of your non-refundable fee. The cancellation fee is as follows: charges or pay-per-view, the participant will be
deposit shall act as your agreement and financially responsible for those charges to be paid at
understanding to these terms and conditions. Fax, • 60 days prior to departure: $500.00 per the time of check-out. If these charges are not paid at
internet, e-mail or phone reservations are welcome. participant (deposit) check-out, ITVP will bill the participant accordingly.
The non-refundable deposit and/or payment in full • 59 to 30 days prior to departure: $500.00 per
must be received within 7 days of booking or Luggage: Baggage is at owner’s risk throughout the
participant (deposit) plus 50% of balance of tour.
reservation will cancel. A contract is made when total cost*
your reservation and payment are accepted by ITVP Airfare: No airfare is included in the cost of this
• 29 days or less prior to departure: 100% of the package. To purchase air please inquire with our
and any dispute shall be governed by Virginia law.
total cost* office.
Form of Payment: Bank/Certified Checks, Money
Orders, ACH or Wire Transfers (please fax a copy of *Cost includes: Land & Air Package or Land- Gratuities: Gratuities are not included. The
bank confirmation when wiring funds) are accepted only Package, and single supplement, if recommended daily gratuity per person is (3) euro
forms of payment at any time. Personal checks are applicable. for the escort, (2) euro for the driver and (1) euro for
acceptable if received more than 30 days prior to the tour guide.
departure date. Please note that a $30.00 wire fee Tour Cancellation by ITVP: On rare occasions a Final Package: A final package containing documents,
must be added to wire payments. You may also pilgrimage may have to be cancelled due to lack of applicable airline ticket information, local contact
make Direct Credit Card Payments to ITVP participation. In such a case, ITVP’s sole information, a pilgrim book, and travel tips will be mailed
(Discover, Visa and Master Card). Every reservation responsibility is to provide a full refund. ITVP is not to each participant approximately 1 - 2 weeks prior to
must be accompanied by a signed Registration Form. responsible and does not assume responsibility for departure.
Returned checks will incur a $50.00 service fee. In any additional costs or any fees relating to the
case of computer or human billing error, we reserve issuance and/or cancellation of air tickets or other Health Requirements: This pilgrimage requires
the right to re-invoice participants with corrected arrangements not made through ITVP. Cancellations significant walking. Any medical conditions or
billing. due to state advisories and/or state warnings, acts of special equipment needs must be listed on the
Private Rooms and Single Supplement: A limited war, war, terrorism, acts of God, natural disaster or registration form. ITVP is not responsible for any
number of single rooms are available at the single any other circumstance outside the control of ITVP, medical condition that occurs prior, during or after
supplement rate. If the allotted number of single are not the fault of ITVP. Great effort will be made to the pilgrimage.
rooms is booked, any additional single rooms that we accommodate transfers to another trip or to revise
may be able to book, if available, incur a fee in Itinerary: Although ITVP and its agents and
the itinerary; however, cancellation for any of these
addition to the Single Supplement fee. representatives will make every effort to adhere to the
reasons will not be eligible for a refund.
Transfers: A group transfer to and from the Rome’s printed program and itinerary, on rare occasions it may be
Fiumicino airport (airport code: FCO) is included. All necessary to adjust arrangements due to circumstances
US State Department & Other Agencies: From
participants must arrive at FCO airport by 10:30 a.m. beyond our control (including, but not limited to,
time to time the US State Department
on Monday, April 6, 2020, to arrive in time for the (www.state.gov), the Centers for Disease Control circumstances such as the weather, acts of God, airline
transfer to Assisi. For return flights home, the group (www.cdc.gov), and other government agencies and schedule change, hotel requisitions, political disturbances,
departure to Rome’s Fiumicino airport on Thursday, departments issue travel advisories or warnings for or transportation mechanical problems). Should such
April 16, 2020, will be at 7:00 a.m., which is for flights one or more of the destinations that you may be adjustments be necessary, substitutions will be made to the
departing at 10:00 a.m. or later. It is the responsibility visiting on the pilgrimage. We encourage you to best of our abilities. A refund will not be given. Any
of the participant to notify ITVP of any flight delays. contact these agencies directly to obtain the most additional costs necessitated by such changes are the full
If the participant’s flight is delayed and this delay current information. ITVP cannot change the responsibility of the participant. We do not guarantee
causes the participant to miss the scheduled group cancellation terms or conditions based on the entrance into Papal events/Masses or preferred seating at
transfer, the cost and arrangement of the transfer issuance of any such warning or advisory or the these events, due to circumstances beyond our control such
from the airport to the hotel is the participant’s occurrence of any terror, health, or other incident in as, but not limited to, long security lines, fewer seats
responsibility. Individual transfers to and from the one or more of the places this pilgrimage is available than the actual number of tickets distributed, etc.
airport are not included in this package. ITVP can scheduled to visit.
book an individual transfer to the airport if Printing Disclaimer: ITVP is not responsible for
requested, but the participant is financially typographical or printing errors including errors in
responsible for the transfer. trip cost. We reserve the right to re-invoice or correct
billing at any time.
Pilgrimages@InsideTheVatican.com u U.S. Office: 14 West Main Street, Front Royal VA 22630 u 202.657.4833 Revised: January 2019Easter 2020
Assisi, Norcia, Cascia, Roccaporena, Lanciano, Manopello, Rome & Vatican City
Inside the Vatican Pilgrimages, April 6 – 16, 2020
PRICING TERMS: Price stated is as of January 2019 and could change prior to Final PRICE $6,190.00 Land Package
Invoicing due to fluctuation in currency exchange rates or failure to have a minimum of 10 -$ 100.00 Book by Nov 1, 2019 Discount
pilgrims. If price increases, an invoice will be issued before the final payment is due, which -$ 195.00 Cash discount for payments
is 60 days prior to departure. Payment of the initial deposit for this trip indicates you have $5,895.00 by check or wire
accepted these pricing terms and all terms specified in the Terms and Conditions.
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goods or services for your trip, including, for example, lodging
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without limitation, various entities, which may utilize the ITVP name,
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delay or changes in schedule, overbooking of accommodation, default
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other cause beyond its control. Should Dr. Robert Moynihan or
Name of Roommate:_______________________________________________________ Deborah Tomlinson be unable to participate in this event, reasonable
efforts will be made to secure a substitute. Regardless of the
❏ I would like a roommate; please put me in touch with other pilgrims who would like a participation of Dr. Robert Moynihan or Deborah Tomlinson, the tour
roommate. If a roommate cannot be found, I must pay the $900.00 single supplement fee. will proceed as scheduled on the dates listed. By signing this form to
participate on this trip you agree that the terms of the cancellation
❏ Single ($900.00 additional cost). I would like a single room. This Single Supplement Fee penalty will be binding upon you regardless of whether Dr. Robert
is due with the final payment. Moynihan or Deborah Tomlinson is able to participate. ITVP is not
responsible for any loss incurred by participant including lost days of
the scheduled cruise/tour, due to a cancelled flight or other means and
modes of transportation. We will have daily Mass and strive to be in
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places as indicated. However, sometimes this is not possible as the
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